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Jamie Johnson

Contributing writer

Jamie Johnson is a Kansas City-based personal finance writer with nine years of experience. With a deep understanding of the mortgage industry, Jamie specializes in breaking down complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights for readers. In addition to Rocket Mortgage, she writes for Bankrate, U.S. News & World Report, Business Insider, CBS MoneyWatch, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She covers topics like VA loans, first-time homebuyer tips, refinancing strategies, and home equity loans.

Expertise

Mortgage

Personal Finance

Education

Studied psychology at the University of Kansas

Recent Articles

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6-minute read

How to refinance an investment property

Thinking about refinancing your investment property? Learn about refinancing, why you might benefit, and the steps you must take to get through the process.<...

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6-minute read

What is a home warranty and how much does it cost?

A home warranty is a contract covering the repair or replacement of household appliances and home systems. Learn how it works and average plan prices.

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8-minute read

How bankruptcy affects your mortgage: A guide

Wondering how bankruptcy affects a mortgage? Learn what happens to a mortgage if you file for bankruptcy and what it could mean for future home loans.

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5-minute read

Should you consider a HELOC on your investment property? A guide

With a HELOC, you can tap into your equity in an investment property. Explore whether getting a HELOC on an investment property is the strategy for you.

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5-minute read

How to get preapproved for an FHA loan

Explore how you can get preapproved for an FHA loan, what you’ll need to qualify and how the preapproval process works for this type of loan.

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4-minute read

What is a desktop appraisal and how does it work?

A desktop appraisal is a property valuation that is completed remotely by a professional appraiser. Find out whether a desktop appraisal is right for you.

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6-minute read

Do you need a real estate license to flip houses?

Do you need a real estate license to flip houses? Find out the truth as well as the pros and cons of a real estate license for house flipping.

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6-minute read

How to use a mortgage calculator

Learn how to use our mortgage calculator to determine your monthly mortgage payments, including PMI, taxes, insurance, down payment, interest rate and more.<...

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5-minute read

How to understand your mineral rights

Mineral rights are the ownership rights to exploit from properties that contain valuable minerals. Learn more about mineral rights before you buy real estate...